Articles

Guest essay

What's different about the utilities at the forefront of the energy transition?

A new SEPA survey identifies key traits of utilities that are taking the lead in the transition to clean energy.

By Julia Hamm . 11 May 2021
Solar

GAF Energy invests in integrated solar rooftops, adds US manufacturing jobs

It's all about "American jobs and California jobs, getting the facility in place, hiring locally and promoting U.S. solar."

By Eric Wesoff . 11 May 2021
Solar

Newsletter: Solar sets sail...literally

Canary Media takes to the high seas.

By Julian Spector . 11 May 2021
Nuclear

Biden going nuclear with a tax credit? Plus, an advanced reactor news roundup

A production tax credit for nuclear power generation could make its way into the $2.3 trillion jobs and infrastructure plan.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 May 2021
Marine transport

Video: Yes, you can sail around the world on solar power

The French research ship Energy Observer proves the concept. But shipping remains a decarbonization challenge.

By Julian Spector . 10 May 2021
Workforce diversity

Probing the lack of solar training opportunities in some of L.A.'s historically Black neighborhoods

Community leaders say residents need more options to be able to reap the economic benefits of clean energy.

By Ingrid Lobet . 10 May 2021
Grid edge

Inside the GridWise Alliance’s plan for $50B in federal funding for the grid edge

Utilities and tech vendors target the gaps between large-scale clean grid investments and EVs, smart buildings and distributed energy.

By Jeff St. John . 10 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Newsletter: Showdown in Arizona

Arizona has managed to make utility regulation into a spectator sport.

By Julian Spector . 10 May 2021
ENN

Thousands of abandoned Ohio oil and gas wells may be hidden. Drones could help find them

Airborne drones with magnetometers have worked well in trials and are ready for more widespread use, potentially revealing "hundreds, if not thousands" of previously unknown wells.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 May 2021
ENN

'The state's erupting': Colorado governor angers climate allies

Gov. Jared Polis' threat to veto a major climate bill seems to counter his own goals, leaving advocates and lawmakers unsure of what he wants out of a compromise.

By Adam Aton . 10 May 2021